shortcrust pastry

British  

/ ˈʃɔːtˌkrʌst /

noun

1. Also called: short pastry.  a basic type of pastry that is made with half the quantity of fat to flour, and has a crisp but crumbly texture

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Example Sentences

This year, as I prepare for my annual quiche indulgence, I’m challenging myself to make homemade shortcrust pastry.

From Salon

“Shortcrust pastry is usually baked for about 15 minutes in the oven. Once finished, the pastry should be light golden brown in color. You don’t want to overbake it. If you do, then you’re going to have a crumbly crust.”

From Salon

Here to break down all the do’s and don’ts of making shortcrust pastry is Bridget Vickers, senior chef-instructor at the Institute of Culinary Education’s Los Angeles campus.

From Salon

A simple potato and mushroom pie with ready-made shortcrust pastry is easy and flexible to your tastes.

From BBC

You just blind bake sweet shortcrust pastry in a pie tin until it’s a deep golden colour.

From The Guardian